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Democrats waste little time in campaigning in proposed districts, despite uncertainty
With the Rocktown Raging Grannies singing and holding signs that read “impeach,” Harrisonburg and Rockingham County Democrats on Sunday hosted the first meet-and-greet event for the party’s congressional candidates after voters gave a greenlight for new district maps last week.
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After Tuesday’s vote, Harrisonburg’s congressional district might look a lot different
With 51%, Virginia voters passed the referendum to allow the General Assembly to draw new congressional districts, which will mean big changes for Harrisonburg and Rockingham County in the November elections.
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3 voting locations changed for planned April special election
People who usually vote at Spotswood Elementary, Keister Elementary and Thomas Harrison Middle have been reassigned to other locations when casting their ballot on a proposed constitutional amendment during Virginia’s April 21 special election.
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Democrats line up to take on Rep. Cline — no matter what the congressional districts look like
Even as Virginia Democrats consider amending the state constitution to redraw congressional districts, three candidates are now seeking the Democratic nomination for the district that spans the Shenandoah Valley and is currently represented by Republican Ben Cline.
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‘Temporary fix’ or investing in new schools? County board wrestles with options for Rockingham’s future
With an expected influx of new residents into Rockingham County and several schools in need of repairs and approaching capacity, school board members are feeling the squeeze.
Majority of Rockingham School board condemns Matt Cross for posting video of students’ fight
A meeting of the Rockingham County School Board devolved into board members speaking over each other as chair Sara Horst led a move to condemn member Matt Cross’s recent social media posts.
City schools look to add 40 new staff; Elementary redistricting plan prompts concern from some parents
The first draft of next year’s city school budget proposes a 5.58% increase, primarily to offset inflation, rising costs and expenses associated with opening Rocktown High School in fall 2024 — but also to add 40 new teaching and staff positions.
Really early 2023 Election preview: To remain in Richmond, area lawmakers will be meeting new voters
Newly drawn districts mean that incumbent lawmakers who represent Harrisonburg in Richmond will have to get to know voters in new precincts during the months leading up to the Nov. 7 election.
